M4.2 Depth: 5.2 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 12:49:44 UTC Local time: —

M4.2 earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit on Jul 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.2 Earthquake near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) · 2026-07-06 12:49:44 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Þingeyjarsveit (Iceland) on July 6, 2026 at 12:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

5.2 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 12:49:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Iceland

City

Þingeyjarsveit

County

Þingeyjarsveit

Source

emsc

Coordinates

64.53100, -16.87600

Temperature

-0.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5.2 km

5.2 km — close to the regional average (6.7 km)

Regional average: 6.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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